I’m sure you have heard of the phrase “pay it forward.” It is a modern version of the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Some others just call this the “ethic of reciprocity.” Any way you say it, it translates into being kind to others. And, as luck would have it, kindness is one of the key ingredients of an outlier. I am always on the lookout for outliers in my daily life and in the news. Just recently, I came across an article about someone in Michigan who I believe to be a true outlier. Dan Dewey of Oakland County, Michigan has been “paying it forward” … [Read more...]